Literature and the writing process--Fifth Edition

Serving as a springboard for improved critical thinking and writing skills, this all-in-one text combines an introduction to literature with instruction in writing and a concise handbook with on-line documentation. Literature and the Writing Process, Fifth Edition, offers a wealth of diverse literary selections as material for students to read and write about. The authors furnish both responsive and critical writing topics in each chapter. Throughout the text, instruction in analyzing and understanding literature is incorporated with instruction in writing. Beginning with larger questions of devising a sound thesis, selecting content, and organizing material, the explanations proceed to more specific areas such as sentence elements, word choice, and manuscript form.